David Remnick

Host, The New Yorker Radio Hour

David Remnick appears in the following:

“Bob’s Burgers” Hits the Big Screen

Friday, June 03, 2022

Animator Loren Bouchard talks about his beleaguered family restaurant, on television and in theatres. Plus Masha Gessen on the quiet in Kyiv, and Eric Cervini on “The Book of Queer.”

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Remembering Roger Angell, and Fishing with Karen Chee

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

We revisit a conversation with one of the greatest baseball writers of all time, who died last week, at 101. Plus, we head to the river with Chee, a comedy writer.

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What Makes a Mass Shooter?

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The authors of “The Violence Project” note that mass shootings have risen with overdoses and other deaths of despair—which is not a coincidence. 

What Makes a Mass Shooter?

Friday, May 27, 2022

The authors of “The Violence Project” note that mass shootings have risen with overdoses and other deaths of despair—which is not a coincidence. Plus, racism and the Buffalo shooting.

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What Makes a Mass Shooter?

Friday, May 27, 2022

The authors of “The Violence Project” note that mass shootings have risen alongside overdoses and other deaths of despair—which is not a coincidence. Plus, we remember Roger Angell.

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Florence and the Machine, Live at The New Yorker Festival

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Florence Welch talks with John Seabrook about finding her voice as a songwriter and her struggles with alcohol. She also plays an acoustic set with Florence and the Machine.

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The Attack on Gender-Affirming Medical Care

Monday, May 23, 2022

Physicians caring for transgender youth are at the center of a political storm. Many have remained silent, but one pediatrician goes on the record with the reporter Rachel Monroe. 

The Attack on Gender-Affirming Medical Care

Friday, May 20, 2022

Physicians caring for transgender youth are at the center of a political storm. Many have remained silent, but one pediatrician goes on the record with the reporter Rachel Monroe.

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The Attack on Gender-Affirming Medical Care

Friday, May 20, 2022

Physicians caring for transgender youth are at the center of a political storm; one pediatrician speaks out about the battle. Plus, a live performance from Florence and the Machine.

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The Comedian Megan Stalter on Finding Inspiration in American Absurdity

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Stalter speaks with Michael Schulman about her rise on social media, and her role in HBO’s “Hacks.” Plus, a cooking lesson from the chef Andy Baraghani.

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The Battle After Roe v. Wade

Friday, May 13, 2022

If the Supreme Court nullifies federal reproductive rights, where will conservatives take the fight against abortion? Jia Tolentino, Margaret Talbot, and Peter Slevin weigh in.

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The Battle After Roe v. Wade

Friday, May 13, 2022

If the Supreme Court nullifies federal reproductive rights, where will conservatives take the fight against abortion? Plus, a conversation with the Internet comedy darling Megan Stalter.

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Stephanie Hsu on “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

The actress, who plays both an angsty teen and an interdimensional supervillain, talks with Jia Tolentino.

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The Last Abortion Clinic in Mississippi; and a Look at White Empathy

Friday, May 06, 2022

Our reporter visits the abortion provider at the center of the Supreme Court’s leaked opinion. Plus, how the media depict Ukrainian refugees compared to those from other conflicts.

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Stephanie Hsu on “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Friday, May 06, 2022

The actress talks with Jia Tolentino. And we look at the coverage of Ukrainian war refugees, and the problem of white empathy.

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A Ukrainian Diplomat on the Future of Russian Aggression

Monday, May 02, 2022

Sergiy Kyslytsya, who represents Ukraine at the United Nations, says the U.N.’s flaws come from Stalin’s “DNA.” He fears a brutal offensive in advance of Russia’s May 9th holiday.

A Ukrainian Diplomat on the Future of Russian Aggression

Friday, April 29, 2022

Sergiy Kyslytsya, who represents Ukraine at the United Nations, says the U.N. is flawed because it contains Stalin’s “DNA.” Plus, songwriter Rickie Lee Jones on her chaotic early life.

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Viola Davis on Playing Michelle Obama, and Finding Her Voice as an Actor

Monday, April 25, 2022

In a new memoir, Davis traces how she emerged from a difficult childhood to become one of the most acclaimed actors in Hollywood. Plus, a ride to nowhere with the cartoonist Liana Finck.

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Ronan Farrow on the Threat of Modern Spyware

Friday, April 22, 2022

Pegasus is marketed as a spyware to catch terrorists, but governments have also used it to suppress political opposition. Now tech companies such as Meta are going to battle against it.

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Ronan Farrow on the Threat of Spyware; Plus, Viola Davis

Friday, April 22, 2022

The reporter takes us inside NSO Group, the makers of Pegasus, the world’s most notorious spyware. Plus, Davis talks with David Remnick about her new memoir, and playing Michelle Obama.

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